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After superstorm Sandy displaced businesses throughout the region, workers who are used to a nine-to-five cubicle life are finding themselves toiling away in coffee shops, makeshift offices or just at home, as the Journal reported on Wednesday.

For some, the arrangement has been a blessing. For others, working from home has been annoying or isolating. Many workers have been turning to social media to vent — or crow — about their impromptu work spaces. Read More »

The New York Fed’s contribution to the latest Federal Reserve beige book report noted that the economy in the region, which includes parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, was generally stronger since the last report in June. The New York report was more upbeat than many of the other districts.

As previously reported by The Journal, the beige book confirms that there is some strength in the finance sector. “A securities-industry contact notes that, while there are ongoing layoffs in certain areas related to mergers and restructuring, major firms are hiring in the areas of accounting, compliance, and systems development,” the report said. “Compensation at large financial firms is reported to be holding relatively steady.”

As the financial-services sector picks up, there is more demand for support positions. Read More »